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          History & DiscoveriesArticleCongress' Role in TimeBy Matt Ericson|March 21, 2018On March 10, 2018, the Capitol Visitor Center hosted a teacher workshop to think about these issues and learn about Congress' role in time. The "Congress and Time" workshop included a tour of Capitol clocks with House Curator Farar Elliott and a session building a sundial with Lee Coykendall
    Behind the ScenesArticleLooking Ahead for Talent — Finding the Next WinBy AOC Staff|March 19, 2018"This program far exceeded what I expected," said Supply Management Officer Paul Venturella. He was speaking of the pilot program to have college students earn class credit while applying their specialized knowledge and skills to advance the work of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The first
    From the ArchitectArticleArchitect's Notebook: A Washington ConnectionBy Stephen T. Ayers|March 13, 2018Even after working with this agency for more than 20 years, I continue to discover little surprises in the buildings, grounds and art cared for by our employees. I was recently walking in National Statuary Hall's upper gallery and stopped at the " Car of History " clock by Carlo Franzoni where I saw
    History & DiscoveriesArticleSymbolism Roars to Life on Capitol HillBy Marty Shore|March 6, 2018It is said, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." Many people reference this saying when discussing the weather. And historically, some of our biggest snow accumulations and stormiest weather have pounced the Capitol campus in early March only to be nuzzled out by warm sunshine and
    Behind the ScenesArticleCool Tools: The Ditch WitchBy Erin Courtney|March 1, 2018Well before winter, the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) prepares snow equipment, procures rock salt and ice melt supplies, and reviews the emergency and essential personnel snow response plans. And with good reason. Clearing snow around the Capitol complex in January 2018. The AOC is responsible for
    Programs & EventsArticleSupporting the Final Goodbyes of a Grateful NationBy Erin Courtney|February 26, 2018The Rotunda of the United States Capitol has long been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens. On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, the late Rev erend Billy Graham will be brought to the U.S. Capitol to lie in honor. With this distinction
    Programs & EventsArticleExploring Orchid DiversityBy Devin Dotson|February 21, 2018Found on every continent except Antarctica, orchids showcase a wide spectrum of diversity in color, shape, size, habitat, scent and many other aspects. Beginning this Friday, immerse yourself in the United States Botanic Garden's (USBG) annual orchid show , "Orchid Spectrum," presented in
    Programs & EventsArticleVisitor Guides Help Students Experience the Legislative ProcessBy Laura Trivers|January 31, 2018"Ladies and gentlemen," the committee chair said, calling to order the newly sworn in senators. "We have important business to consider today. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed needs our help to lessen nitrogen run-off – and its environmental impacts." The chair of the Environment and Public Works
    ProjectsArticleLeave No Stone UnrestoredBy Justin Kieffer|January 11, 2018All around the U.S. Capitol campus, there is something that you cannot avoid seeing as you look at the historic buildings: stone.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleTen Memorable Moments of 2017By Sarah Davis|December 20, 2017This has been a year of many great moments at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and on Capitol Hill. Before we dive into 2018, here's a look back at some of this year's highlights . Inauguration The presidential inaugural platform on the U.S. Capitol's West Front had its chance to shine on January
    Behind the ScenesArticleSolving Problems One Challenge at a TimeBy Erin Courtney|November 29, 2017One of the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) strategic goals is to foster an innovative and empowered workforce. Achieving this goal will ensure that AOC staff will exercise greater responsibility for performance, proactively apply well-informed judgement and innovation, to solve problems with
    History & DiscoveriesArticlePlenty to Be Thankful ForBy Sarah Davis|November 20, 2017The cornucopia, a traditional symbol of the Thanksgiving holiday, appears in a variety of places in the U.S. Capitol including the Rotunda and Brumidi Corridors.
    Programs & EventsArticleSowing the Seeds of VictoryBy Erin Courtney|November 15, 2017At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, the United States remained on the sidelines as America continued to engage in commerce with European countries on both sides of the conflict. However, by early 1917 the United States had begun to prepare for war. Following the sinking of the ocean
    Programs & EventsArticleFinding "The One"By Ted Bechtol|November 9, 2017Sometimes you know right away, when you catch a glimpse through the crowd, then time slows down and your heart skips a beat. Sometimes you recognize the potential, but want to keep your options open in case something better comes along. Sometimes people may think you're being too picky, but you just
    History & DiscoveriesArticleGrowth in Major Facilities Under AOC's CareBy Andrew Dentamaro|November 8, 2017The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) legacy is rooted in the very beginnings of Washington, D.C., with the laying of the U.S. Capitol cornerstone in 1793. As the country grew, so did the Capitol campus and, with it, the AOC's responsibilities. Click the image above to enlarge . Over the course of
    Behind the ScenesArticleBehind the Scenes: Senate Office Buildings Masonry BranchBy Elizabeth Yoder|November 1, 2017Some Architect of the Capitol employees are highly visible, while others work behind the scenes to preserve the awe-inspiring facilities on Capitol Hill. Go behind the scenes to learn more about the work of the Senate Office Buildings Masonry Branch beginning at 4 a.m. each morning.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleWho or What Goes There?By Erin Courtney|October 31, 2017On Friday, October 13, I took a stairwell down two levels below the U.S. Capitol basement, entered a locked storage area, climbed a ladder into the air shaft below the House Extension and carefully shimmied through the dark and dusty bowels of the building. Rounding a corner, Architect of the
    History & DiscoveriesArticleRenovated Bartholdi Park is a SITE(S) to BeholdBy Devin Dotson|October 25, 2017Bartholdi Park is a wonderful spot for eating lunch, finding a new favorite plant, enjoying a quiet moment and taking a break from a busy day. Originally created in 1932, the U.S. Botanic Garden's (USBG) Bartholdi Park had served as a changing home demonstration garden for more than 80 years, and
    History & DiscoveriesArticleThen & Now: O'Neill House Office BuildingBy Erin Nelson|October 18, 2017The O'Neill House Office Building was constructed in the early 1960s. Originally known as Federal Office Building No. 8, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to name the building after the late former Speaker of the House Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill in 2012. Federal Office Building No. 8 was the Food
    From the ArchitectArticleArchitect's Notebook: Signs of RespectBy Stephen T. Ayers|October 11, 2017Many of our monumental buildings on Capitol Hill were designed and constructed using classical orders of architecture. When designing and constructing the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) , we were challenged to design and construct a building using modern materials and technology that is a
    Doing GoodArticleA Series of Compassionate EventsBy Justin Kieffer|August 16, 2017One person's small act of compassion can start a chain reaction of kindness. Such is the story of a 16-year-old girl named Brittney James, who saw a commercial on TV and decided to sponsor a three-year-old Kenyan named Newton. Brittney hoped to one day meet Newton, but three years later she was
    Public NoticeArticleThree Corpse Flowers to Bloom at U.S. Botanic GardenBy USBG Staff|August 10, 2017For the first time in the history of the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), three corpse flowers ( Amorphophallus titanum ) are about to bloom at the USBG Conservatory. The plants went on display Tuesday, August 8. One of the plants is the first corpse flower to bloom that the USBG has grown from seed. The
    Behind the ScenesArticleTwo Thumbs Up for Taking the Edge OffBy Franklin Bradley|August 9, 2017A small and seemingly simple tool used by the Architect of the Capitol sheet metal mechanics reduces injuries by saving hands, which is why we give it two thumbs up as a cool tool. This deburring tool removes sharp edges from metal which must be custom fit to unique spaces.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleThe Doors to NowhereBy Erin Nelson|August 2, 2017In 1901, Congress passed legislation to appropriate funds for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to submit plans for reconstructing the center of the U.S. Capitol , a project that included refacing the West Front in marble. As plans were being developed, Superintendent of the U.S. Capitol and
    Behind the ScenesArticleHigh-Voltage Team Powers the PowerfulBy Franklin Bradley|July 26, 2017Learn how the AOC's High-Voltage team keeps the campus running.
    History & DiscoveriesArticleThen & Now: U.S. Capitol CourtyardsBy Erin Nelson|July 19, 2017There is always a story waiting to be uncovered in the U.S. Capitol — not of politics or policy, but of the building itself. A building of such prominence and formal tradition would seem unlikely to have undergone so many changes over the decades, but our iconic U.S. Capitol continues to change to
    From the ArchitectArticleArchitect's Notebook: What We Hold PreciousBy Stephen T. Ayers|July 12, 2017Walking through the Capitol campus, I frequently come across ornamentation in our buildings made from various metals. I was recently taking in the splendor of the gilded Torch of Knowledge above the Thomas Jefferson Building when my mind began wandering through the many additional decorative
    History & DiscoveriesArticleFires, Flight, Flag: The Story of the Star-Spangled BannerBy Franklin Bradley|June 14, 2017When British troops burned the U.S. Capitol and White House during the War of 1812, three lesser-known elements of American history came together.
    Public NoticeArticleUpdated Children's Garden opens at U.S. Botanic GardenBy USBG Staff|June 13, 2017The United States Botanic Garden announces the reopening of the Children's Garden in the Conservatory. Families can enjoy the updated space, where children can explore and grow their imaginations. The garden features multiple updates including: a new platform discovery structure — a series of
    Behind the ScenesArticleElliott Woods: Superintendent, Experimenter, Operatic Composer... Kazoo Player?By Kristen Frederick|May 25, 2017How did Elliott Woods , someone with only a high school education, become the sixth Architect of the Capitol ? Described during his lifetime as hardworking and humble, Elliott Woods can be considered an American success story. Born in 1865 during his parents' overseas trip in England, Woods began
    
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